Mayor Carmody Dies in Cedar Rapids After Burglary
John T. Carmody mayor of Cedar Rapids died at St Luke's Hospital after a burglar shot him in his home on May 24 1909. He had grappled the intruder when awakened and the burglar fled. Carmody faced complications including typhoid pneumonia and remained listless during illness. The city mourns its popular official and extends condolences to his family.
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John T. Carmody
Cedar Rapids
St Luke's Hospital
Carmody
St. Luke’s Hospital
Mills of Justice Open And Close In Des Moines
The Ottumwa visitors Mr Ray and Mr Huston and their wives faced a disorderly train incident in Des Moines. Ralph Bay and T J Huston were charged after a scuffle with brakeman Evans following a drinking dispute on the July 3rd trip. A jury found them not guilty after about 30 minutes of deliberation.
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van Rees
Buckingham
G. van Vliet
State of Iowa
Ralph Bay
T. J. Huston
Ottumwa
Mr. Evans
Our City
Mr. Ray
Mr. Huston
Baptist minister to complete supply at church next Sunday
Rev. Stull will conclude his engagement as supply at the Baptist church next Sunday. He plans to visit Illinois and Ohio for the remainder of his vacation. His sermons are highly spoken of by listeners.
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Stull
The
Baptist Church
Illinois
Ohio
Mr. Stull
Pinched: First arrests under Bruce law on trains near Monroe
Special agent Chas Erickson and Chas Common of Prairie City arrested two youths last Thursday near Monroe under the new Bruce law banning intoxication on railway trains. They were jailed in Des Moines then brought to Pilla for trial in Marion County. Justice Van Vliet set fines of 1485 dollars each, paid promptly. The law mirrors prohibitions in Oklahoma and Texas and stems from Senator James Bruce of Atlantic.
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Monroe
Chas. Erickson
Chas. Common
Prairie City
Harry van Vark
Des Moines
Pilla
Marion
Justice van Viiet
Oklahoma
Texas
James Bruce
Atlantic
Railroads Committee
Senate
Bruce
Insane Patient Taken Toward Mental Hospital
Sheriff Frank Russell County Attorney Malmberg Deputy Clerk Wilson and Dr E F Besser visited Prairie City to the farm home of Jesse Collins two miles south and a quarter mile west of Vandalia. Collins, 37, has been losing his mind since last January and tried to cut his throat a week ago. Commissioners deemed him fit for transfer to the insane hospital. Russell remained with Collins and his wife as they left Runnells for Mr Pleasant.
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Frank Russel
Malmberg
Wilson
E. F. Besser
Prairie City
Jeese Collins
Vandalia
Collins
Newton
Sheriff Russel
Runnells
Mr. Pleasant
Newton News
M E Conference Meets in Winfield September 8
The Iowa Methodist Episcopal Conference, including Pella, convenes in Winfield on September 8 with Bishop Spelmeyer in charge.
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Iowa Methodist Episcopal Conference
Pella
Winfield
Spelmeyer
Electric Palace closes for August heat
Owing to extremely hot weather in August the Electric Palace will be closed until September 1st. H De Goover announces the shutdown.
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Electric Palace
H. de Goover
Fair Association Promises Improved Grounds for Fall Fair
The Fair Association reports renovations to buildings and grounds and pledges a better fair experience this fall, aiming to attract more visitors and vendors with updated facilities and amenities.
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the Fair Association
Methodist Church Preaching and Quarterly Meeting Announced
Dr. Stafford will preach at the Methodist church next Sunday in the morning and evening services. The last quarterly meeting of the conference year is set for Monday at 9 o'clock in the morning.
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Stafford
Methodist Church
New Century Typewriter for Sale at $45
A Century typewriter priced at 45 dollars is offered, lightly used for a few months. Seller notes it is in good condition and mentions potential buyers may contact for details. The listing includes initials N J GERMAN.
Tragic Harvey Killing Reveals Family Quarrel
Helen Mattox a 15 year old girl killed herself after a bitter quarrel with her mother in Harvey Iowa. Her stepfather W A Montgomery faced accusations of abuse and the mother was later treated as a possible patient in a sanitarium. The coroner ruled the death a self inflicted shot through the heart and a letter to her mother described seeking forgiveness before the act. The body was moved to Knoxville for burial.
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Harvey
Knoxville
Helen Hattox
W. A. Montgomry
Helen Mattox
McLaughlin
Hollows
Bluffs
Helen
Slow Down Warning From City Mayor
Auto drivers are warned against violating the speed ordinance. Frequent complaints have been lodged of late and from and after the publication of this notice the law will be strictly enforced. N. J. GesMan, Mayor.
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N. J. GesMan
Robbed Des Moines Livery Driver Arrested
H A Darrah a Chariton man and former J M Amos Livery driver was brought to jail on robbery charges. He allegedly stole a purse containing 63 dollars from a Warfield Howell representative during a Des Moines trip. He has since been seen in Marshalltown and Oskaloosa and is to face a preliminary trial August 17 in Chariton.
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Knoxville
H. A Darrah
Harve
Chariton
Wilson and Cronkhite
J M. Amos Livery Company
Warfield Howell Company
Des Moines
Darrah
Marshalltown
Oskaloosa
Fifty-fifth Regiment
New pennies issued with Lincoln profile replace Indian head
The Philadelphia mint has coined 150 new pennies bearing Abraham Lincoln's profile instead of the Indian head. They will stay in the vaults until Washington orders their circulation.
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Ono
Abraham Lincoln
Philadelphia
Wishington
Belle Plaine Fisherman Guilty Of Illegal Catfishing
William B Kelly of Belle Plaine was arrested by Deputy Warden A M Green after removing trot lines and using hoop nets and a seine. He was arraigned before Justice E T Bryant at Vinton, found guilty, fined fifty dollars, and his gear confiscated. The Vinton Eagle reports the Benton county incident.
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Iowa
Mr. Green
Cedar Rapids
Benton County
Justice of the Peace
E T. Bryant
Vinton
Squire Bryant
Vinton Eagle
Hand of Death claims two month old Breuklander infant
The two months old baby of Mr. and Mrs C Breuklander died Tuesday morning after a brief illness. Funeral services were held Tuesday afternoon at the home by Rev Geo E Monkman. The remains were laid to rest in Oakwood cemetery.
Stole Bryan's Clothes in Political Fabric Theft
The Newton Herald notes that Bryan’s political garments have been repeatedly stolen by Roosevelt and Republican leaders. It claims Republicans have appropriated issues like federal licenses for corporations postal savings banks and the income tax. The piece argues the Democratic policies rest on justice and that the GOP now concedes that Bryan has long advocated them.
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Bryan
Roosevelt
Republican Party
Newton Herald
Wreck at Lakonta disrupts train line and damages track
Lakonta August 11 A severe wreck on the Northwestern line near Lakonta station at about eight this morning left eight cars piled up as the train pulled away and the track split for reasons not yet known. No injuries were reported though damage is extensive and full clearance will take the entire day to repair.
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Lakonta
Marriage License Report Names Two Applicants
The clerk has issued a marriage license since the last report to John Jack Van Dalen and Mary Isabelle Lyons.
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John Jack van Dalen
Mary Isabelle Lyons
Oskaloosa Considers Curfew Ordinance For Minors
A New Sharon columnist mocks a proposed nine o’clock curfew for Oskaloosa youth. The piece argues mothers and youths ignore such ordinances, suggesting little impact on children or public order.
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Oskaloosa
Sharon Fat
Waterloo Sells Bonds for Waterworks Transfer
Waterloo Indiana voters approved a waterworks transfer from N W Harris Co Chicago to the city. The treasurer opened bids for 400 000 of 525 000 bonds, with John Stewart Watson Co Chicago winning at par plus a 4 Seo premium. The plant will pass to the city within a few days.
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Waterloo
N W. Harris & Co
Chicago
John Stewart Watson & Co
Getting There Celtex Brings New Trolley Line To City
A clipped item notes Celtex expanding business with a new trolley line shaping the spring city, calling Epworth Leaguers to Epworth Park for an Assembly opening amid flattering prospects. The report hints at crowd turnout and local excitement surrounding the event and development.
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Celix
Celtex
Iowa
Epworth
Epworth Park
Eighteen Day Fast Steer On Fremont Farm
A steer on George Morrow’s farm near Fremont reportedly survived an eighteen day fast after a neighbor locked him in a barn to prevent corn theft. The animal, left without food or water for weeks, lost over two hundred pounds but was revived with careful feeding and is recovering under Morrow’s care.
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George Morrow
Fremont
Mr. Morrow
Captain Hayes Faces Subornation Charge in Jasper County
Cap tain Zeal Hayes of the American Salvation Army was jailed after a police arrest on subornation of perjury charges. He allegedly urged Mrs Sellick and another woman to lie about flood relief fundraising in Prairie City. Earlier incidents included a fine for assault and an embezzlement accusation, with Prairie City authorities set to pursue the case.
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Prairie City
Des Moines
Hayes
Van Dalen Lyons Wedding Held at Mayor's Home
Miss Mary Isabella Lyons and John Jack Van Dalen wed at the mayor Gesman home on Wednesday evening August 11, 1909 at 7 30 oclock with Mayor Gesman officiating in a simple ceremony.
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Gesman
Mary Isabelle Lyons
John Jack van Dalen
Special examination for certificates announced Friday and Saturday
Notice from County Superintendent Nora E White to teachers inviting them to a special exam at the office on Friday August 27 and Saturday August 28 for those seeking certificates before the October regular examination.
Astronomer Says Moon Volcano Could Be Active
An astronomer proposes the Moon hosts an active volcano based on observations. The claim suggests lunar volcanic activity may persist, prompting renewed interest in satellite geology and future missions to study the lunar interior.
Mrs. Francis Smith Dies After Burns At Home East Of Newbern
Mrs Francis Smith wife of the former Recorder of Marion County died from injuries suffered when she caught fire from a coal stove at her Newbern area home May 16. Nearly 61, she leaves a husband and seven children. Funeral attended by Mr Brownfield.
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Francis Smith
Recorder of Marion Co
J. P. Brownfield
Newbern
Mirror
Glee Club of Central College Praised at Calgary Concert
The Central Methodist church hosted a Pella Iowa Glee Club concert to strong audience approval with encores. The eighteen member group from Central College in Pella impressed with balanced male voices, refined technique, and a varied program under professor R Dean Shure. Grace Berger accompanied and sang Cradle Song, while Miss Wilson’s readings entertained the crowd. The group, on its return from western engagements including Vancouver and Calgary, plans further stops in Medicine Hat Regina and Indian Head before heading home.
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Central Methodist Church
Central College of
R. Dean Shure
Grace Berger
Kate Vannah
Miss Berger
Miss Wilson
Baptist College
Pella
Iowa
Seatle
Vancouver
Calgary
Medicine Hat
Regina
Indian Head
Central College
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the Mills OF Justice
Pleasant
M. E
M. E. Church
H. A. Darrah
Steer
Capt. Hayes
Nick
van Dalen-Lyons
Nora E White
Glee Club
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